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Too difficult for a 5 year old
Recently I bought this for my son and overall it seems to be a decently made toy slingshot. My problem is really with the product description on Amazon. It clearly states that it is designed for "ages 5 and up", but when you receive the actual slingshot it says "for ages 8 and up" in tiny letters at the top. This may explain why my 5 year (who is big and strong for his age) is having difficulty pulling back the elastic resistance band attached to the hammer with one hand and holding it steady with the other. This is simply too hard for a 5 year old. But he loves the toy and doesn't want to send it back, so I guess we're stuck with it until he gets a bit older.
Also as a side note- in the "frequently bought together" section of the page is advertised "Hog Wild Orange Refill Balls". One would think that these balls would fit the slingshot but... alas they do not. They are too small and just fall through. I suppose it was my mistake to assume they would work - just want to save others from making the same mistake.
August 2012 · Toys and Games · verified purchase